TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS

One of the ways I stay in the victim role is through making excuses.  I make excuses for my lapses in judgment, the things I feel ashamed to admit, my own laziness, my imperfection, the things that don’t go the way I plan.  I struggle to acknowledge or take responsibility for my slipups or mistakes.  I learned very early that it was dangerous to allow another to see my inadequacy so I began to hide behind my apologies, explanations, justifications, and excuses.

Today, I recognize that no one is without fault and I choose not to strive for perfection but rather to accept myself for who I am.  I give myself permission to grow, change, learn, and make mistakes.  I admit when I am wrong, take responsibility for my actions, and forgive myself for the times when I act outside my integrity.  I am accountable for what I choose to do or not do.